Product Data Sheet

Version 21/04/2011 (Malaysia edition 0607/1)

SikaGrout -Aid
Additive for grouting mortar or shrinkage compensate concrete

Product SikaGrout -Aid is a 2-step expansion / shrinkage compensating

Description admixture. When mixed with cement, sand and water on site, a good
quality shrinkage compensated grouting mortar is obtained.
SikaGrout-Aid can be added as well to concrete components
(cementitious binder, water, additives, sand and aggregate) to produce
shrinkage compensate concrete.

Uses SikaGrout-Aid is suitable for the production of grout to be used for the
grouting of bridge bearings, anchors, machine foundations, steel
columns. Secondary or second stage concrete shall be produced with
SikaGrout-Aid.

Characteristics / SikaGrout-Aid improves the following properties of the site-mixed

Advantages grout:
Excellent flow and good filling properties
Good dimensional stability
No bleeding
High strength
Shrinkage compensated (2-step expansion)

Product Data
Form
Appearance / Colour Beige powder

Packaging 20 kg bags

Storage
Storage Conditions /
Shelf Life 6 months from the date of production when stored in original unopened
packaging in a cool, dry place.

Technical Data
Specific Gravity 1.21

SikaGrout -Aid 1/3

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Mechanical / Physical Substrate Preparation The substrate should be prepared by suitable mechanical preparation
Properties techniques such as high pressure water, breakers, grit blasting,
Typical Results Grout mixes Tests carried out at +25C scabblers, etc.
Water content 20 % All absorbent surfaces must be well saturated with clean water, but free of
Flow 250 mm any surface water or puddles prior to the application of SikaGrout-Aid
Consistency JA Cone 3.5 seconds mortar.
Bleeding 0% Application Instructions
Setting time Initial 7 h : 40 m Mortar Preparation Prepare mortar in the following sequence:
Final 9 h : 45 m 1. Pour the required amount of water into the mixer
Expansion at 24 hours 0.5 1.0 % 2. Then add sand followed by cement
3. Lastly add SikaGrout-Aid into the mixture
Compressive strength 1 day ~15 N/mm2
3 days ~33 N/mm2 Application Method / Immediately after mixing, stir lightly with a spatula for a few seconds to
7 days ~40 N/mm2 Tools release any entrapped air. Pour the mortar immediately into the properly
28 days ~54 N/mm2 prepared cavity.
Ensure that sufficient pressure head is maintained during placing.
The results above are typical data and given as a guide only. Site results
may differ according to mixing process, curing, etc. Preliminary tests are Care must be taken to ensure that there are sufficient ventilation outlets
always recommended. to allow displaced air to escape. Formwork must be watertight.

System Information Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after
Application Details use.
Dosage (recommended) Design mix for 1 m mortar (Water : Dry mix ratio approximately 20% in Hardened and/or cured material can only be mechanically removed.
case of mortar flow 250 mm):
Cement (Type 1) 838 kg Notes On Application / Use well graded, clean, washed river sand 0 3 mm.
Sand (saturated surface dry) 930 kg Limitations SikaGrout-Aid mixed with wet sand produces an extremely flowable
SikaGrout-Aid 91 kg mortar. If wet sand is used, reduce mixing water content.
Water 372 ltr
Density of mixed mortar ~ 2.2 kg/ltr Curing Details
Curing After the grout has initially hardened, remove the formwork and cure
To produce shrinkage compensate concrete follow the design in exposed mortar surface for at least 3 days with Antisol -E curing
accordance with ACI 211.1-89 standard recommended practice for compound.
selecting proportions for concrete and us suitable superplasticizer like In case of any exposed surfaces after placement of grout, cover these
Sikament or Viscocrete range in addition of SikaGrout-Aid. Dosage of areas with plastic sheets to prevent excessive water loss. Use Antisol-E
SikaGrout-Aid might vary from 5 to 10% bwb depending of the required as recommended above after initial hardening.
expansion. Preliminary trials are recommended
Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on
Substrate Quality Concrete, mortar and stone laboratory tests.
Surfaces must be sound, clean, free from frost, oils, grease, standing Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
water and all loosely adhering particles and other surface contaminants.
Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of
Metal surfaces (iron and steel)
Information chemical products, users should refer to the most recent Material Safety
Surfaces should be clean, free from scale, rust, oil and grease.
Data Sheet (available upon request) containing physical, ecological,
toxicological and other safety-related data.

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